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What Is The Remedy For PE Issues In Lungs And Legs?
I am a rcovering opiod addict. I have been taking zanax for approximaly 10 years. 3 mgs per day. I also have had PE issues both in lungs & legs. 44 yr old male, 6 2 , 225 lbs, Attend methadone clinic regularily. Need to see a doctor that will not discriminate. My panic and anxietyare very real and debilatating. Counselor at clinic is on board with having drug tests regularly with pill count if necesarry! Right now current doctor dropped me! that s right folks, cut me off 3 mgs a day. No taper nothing. Bad shape....should I conntact an attorney? I have no right s,do I? Please Help
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hi,
The chronic consumption of opioids has a well documented increase in risk factor for pulmonary embolism raised with age and other comorbid issues like smoking, obesity or other factors.
The cutting down of the dose of opioid is mainly for your health benefit and the management of PE requires anti-coagulant medication on a regular basis with PT INR maintenance.
Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to post further doubts.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The chronic consumption of opioids has a well documented increase in risk factor for pulmonary embolism raised with age and other comorbid issues like smoking, obesity or other factors.
The cutting down of the dose of opioid is mainly for your health benefit and the management of PE requires anti-coagulant medication on a regular basis with PT INR maintenance.
Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to post further doubts.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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